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GeriPal 300th Episode: Ask Me Anything Hot Ones Style

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He wants to know what do you guys think about the effect of private equity on hospice and long-term care? Eric: One out of six hospices, so there is financial concern, not just again with hospices, nursing homes, and now physician groups. ” And, he said, “End of life care.”

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Dementia and high risk surgery: Joel Weissman and Samir Shah

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She went to an inpatient hospice and they kept her comfortable for a couple of weeks and she passed away. You might be able to extend your life a little bit, but at what cost? That provision was taken out of Obamacare back in 2007, 2008. You may end up there indefinitely. You’ll have a feeding tube.